With the summer months approaching, your car’s air-conditioning will start to be used quite heavily again. Temperatures can reach highs of 40 degrees at the peak of the season in Perth, so it is vital you know the signs that an air conditioner needs regassing, so you’re not caught in the heat.
How Do Car Air Cons Work
At a surface level, most drivers think that the air conditioner simply blows cold air into the car’s interior. However, the system is a bit more complex. A car’s air-conditioning system continuously moves refrigerant (a chemical fluid) throughout different components of a radiator, which absorb heat from inside the car and then expel it outside. When the air conditioner runs out of gas (refrigerant), the process is impacted, and it no longer works effectively.
How to Know When Your Car’s Air Con Needs a Regas?
There are a few signs to look out for that indicate it is time to get your car’s air-conditioning regassed. Knowing what to look for can save some sweat on a warm day.
1. Blows warm air out despite being set to cold
A major indicator that your car’s air-conditioning needs a regas is if the air coming out is no longer cold, even when the desired temperature is set to cold. This reveals that the gas has run out and the system is not working properly.
2. Inconsistent cooling
If your air-conditioning does not maintain a consistent temperature, this can indicate the need for a regas. Inconsistent cooling looks like the air coming out of the vents is cold every so often, but then it goes to room temperature for periods of time.
3. Strange noises
If your car’s air-conditioning starts making unusual or loud noises behind the dashboard, such as hissing or bubbling, it is a good idea to have it checked for a regas.
4. Musty or mouldy smell
Due to moisture or bacteria build-up behind the vents, and because the air-conditioning doesn’t remove this moisture or heat, nasty-smelling odours can rise from the vents.
5. Foggy windscreen
Air-conditioning is crucial for removing moisture from your car. Therefore, when your car needs a regas, the windows may be more likely to stay fogged up while driving. This can significantly impact driver visibility and make driving with an air-conditioning system that needs a regas quite dangerous.
Is Your Car Ready For a Regas?
If your car is displaying any of these symptoms, it might be time to get your air-conditioning regassed. Here at Chamberlain’s Auto Electrics, we specialise in providing professional air-conditioning services. Our highly skilled team of authorised air-conditioning specialists receive regular training and has the industry experience and know-how to get your vehicle running smoothly again in no time at all.
With over thirty years’ industry experience, a highly-skilled team, a fleet of well-equipped vans and a modern workshop, we have all your auto electrical and air-conditioning needs covered.
Give us a call today to discuss your air-conditioning regas with one of our experts.
